Meadowbank developed extensively during the Victorian era as Edinburgh expanded eastwards. Meadowbank lodge is a Category C listed lodge, built in 1858, that borders the park and Meadowbank.
The area is best known for Meadowbank Stadium, a multi-purpose sports facility that opened as an international sports stadium in 1970. The stadium closed in 2017 and was redeveloped as a local sports and athletics facility that was officially opened in November, 2022.
We found lots of great photos of the old stadium, showing its changes over the years, as well as the two Commonwealth Games held there, in 1970 and 1986.
9. View from above
The opening ceremony of the 1970 Commonwealth Games at Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, seen from above. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
10. Slam dunk
Kevin Anderson, former international basketball player. In December, 2008, the 27-year-old, of Lilyhill Terrace, Meadowbank, arranged to join international volunteer organisation United Playground on one of its Ghana projects. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
11. Russian pick-up
Russian Speedway riders at Old Meadowbank in July, 1961, carry Scottish Country Dancers onto the pitch. | TSPL
12. Original
Incredible aerial photograph of the original Meadowbank Stadium, taken in May, 1960. | TSPL